My friends from back east say this all the time. They say it with an accent “I-got-guy” It sort of rolls off the tongue as one word. Who wouldn’t want a referral from a trusted source? Think of the aggravation you would save. I can hear it now,...
I’ve recently entered into several conversations about how long things should last. What a great question. “It depends” I usually respond. Is it me or did big ticket items used to be built to last several decades. We believed that American made as an...
As you know, we recently deconstructed several structures for clients and delivered a tremendous amount, (thousands of pounds) of wood to the shredder. I decided to write more about what happens to the wood after it is left in the pile at the landfill. Everyone looks...
I saw a commercial last night on TV. “You could have your bathroom remodeled by a national franchise for as little as $125/month.” Sounds too good to be true don’t you think? This is their big pitch year in and year out. I love to solve my...
I recently attended a gala dinner fundraiser for Second Chance, a shop that sells used building materials in Boise, Idaho. It was a fundraiser to support alcohol and drug rehabilitation. They provide safe housing and have no religious affiliation. During the meal,...
Each of us homeowners most likely has a code upgrade clause in our homeowners insurance policy. If not, get that insurance rider! It is worth every cent. The purpose is to have the home brought up to the current code if a disaster strikes (loss occurs) and rebuilding...